The way we move abroad around here is simple, realistic, and actually doable.
Moving abroad isn’t a personality trait, a pipe dream, or something you figure out by bingeing YouTube videos.
It’s a process — and if you don’t follow one, you end up overwhelmed, broke, or stuck in the U.S. for another three election cycles.
The REACCH Framework is how we take your “I want to move abroad but I don’t even know where to start” energy and turn it into a clear plan you can actually follow.
This is the backbone of every ABROAD offer — because without structure, your move becomes a chaotic Google spiral.
And that’s not the vibe.
Phase 1
Before you pick up your life, let’s make sure it’s actually going somewhere that makes sense.
Here’s where you stop choosing countries based on TikTok aesthetics and start choosing based on visas, affordability, lifestyle, safety, and what your family actually needs.
You’ll figure out:
What countries are actually realistic for you
What visas you qualify for (and which ones are internet myths)
What documents you need, how long they take, and what surprises are hiding in the fine print
This is where clarity begins.
Because “I’ll just find a job when I get there” is not a plan — it’s a breakdown waiting to happen.
Phase 2
Your stuff. Your pets. Your sanity. What’s staying and what’s coming with you.
This phase turns “how the hell do we pack our whole life?” into a manageable, organized checklist.
We cover:
Shipping vs. selling vs. storing (and what’s worth it)
How to move pets without losing your mind or your savings
What movers won’t tell you
How to avoid the “our stuff arrived, and we owe HOW MUCH?” moment
This isn’t sexy, but it’s necessary — and it saves you thousands.
Phase 3
Your money before, during, and after the move — without pretending you’re made of it.
Budgeting for a move abroad is its own sport.
This phase gives you the actual numbers, not the internet-fairy-tale ones.
You’ll figure out:
How much your move will cost
What expenses hide in the fine print
How to plan for deposits, insurance, flights, storage, shipping, visas, and “oh crap” fees
How to build a savings plan that works with your real life
If you’re financially cautious (or terrified), this part will be your new best friend.
Phase 4
If you’re moving with kids, this is the phase that keeps you from spiraling.
We tackle:
Schools (types, enrollment, timing, expectations)
Language support
Childcare systems
Healthcare for kids
Integration, community, and all the emotional stuff no one talks about
This is where you shift from “am I ruining their life?” to “oh, they’ll be fine — and honestly, better for it.”
Phase 5
You can’t build a life abroad if your résumé still screams Ohio.
Whether you’re job hunting, bringing your career overseas, or pivoting, this phase handles the realities:
How hiring abroad actually works
What hiring managers (like me) look for
What Americans put on their CV that gets them ghosted instantly
How to talk about visas without being weird about it
How to find real opportunities (not scams or dead ends)
This is where confidence replaces confusion.
Phase 6
The “unsexy” stuff that determines whether your move feels stable or stressful.
We cover:
Housing timelines
Deposits (yes, they’re brutal — and yes, we plan for them)
Insurance you actually need
Utilities, contracts, local expectations
How to build a life that actually works day-to-day
This is the difference between feeling settled and feeling like you’re camping in a foreign country.
It’s not fancy.
It’s not fluffy.
It’s not meant to impress anyone.
It’s meant to:
Reduce overwhelm
Replace Googling
Give you confidence
Keep you from missing something expensive
And help you actually make the move — not just talk about it